Searchitnow.info virus. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)

Searchitnow.info is the PUP that uses misleading techniques to prevent removal. Use Reimage to locate malicious components and get rid of them faster than with uninstall instructions. A full system scan blocks virus reappearance and prevents traffic to malicious domains.
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Searchitnow.info virus is a dubious app that hijacks Google Chrome, Safari or another browser

Searchitnow.info is a browser hijacker that may lead to malware infections.

Searchitnow.info is a browser hijacker that works as a fake search engine which delivers sponsored content to users. Its primary goal is to generate revenue while users click on pop-ups, suffer from redirects, and unintentionally install other useless programs. The truth to be told, the potentially unwanted app is not useful in any way and will only deteriorate the browsing experience. To achieve its goals, Searchitnow.info browser hijacker swaps homepage and search engine of Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Safari web browsers to www.searchitnow.info.

Searchitnow.info browser hijacker will redirect all search to several websites and then finally lands on hxxps://www.alphashoppers.co/serp/searchb.html?q=, which is a search engine of a well-known adware application AlphaShoppers. There is no doubt that these companies work together in order to gain more profits.

Searchitnow.info is categorized as a browser hijacker due to the following reasons[1]:

Ability to stealthily assign hxxps://searchitnow.info as a default search engine, new tab URL, and

homepage;

Ability to reassign the browser settings mentioned above to the fake search engine every time user attempts to change it;

“Bundling” distribution method used to secretly infiltrate the hijacker on the computer;

Impersonation of AlphaShoppers to generate revenue.

The Searchitnow.info removal might get complicated because once the user installs the potentially unwanted program (PUP), he or she is not able to get rid of it — the browser hijacker is designed to insist on using its services daily and prevent the elimination of it. People are annoyed by this arbitrary behavior and recognize it as a virus.

At this point we want to inform you that Searchitnow.info is not a malicious program, but it collects browsing-related data. If you submit personal details in the search bar, you risk your privacy since developers have full access to this information and might sell it to third-party companies.

Searchitnow.info is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that alters your browser settings by assigning the fake search engine as the new tab URL and homepage.Remove Searchitnow.info from WindowsClick 'Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features' (if you are 'Windows XP' user, click on 'Add/Remove Programs').Remove Searchitnow.info from WindowsIf you are 'Windows 10 / Windows 8' user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once 'Quick Access Menu' shows up, select 'Control Panel' and 'Uninstall a Program'.Remove Searchitnow.info from WindowsRight click on each of suspicious entries and select 'Uninstall'Remove Searchitnow.info from WindowsRight click on browsers' icon and select 'Properties'Remove Searchitnow.info from WindowsSelect 'Shortcut' tab and delete 'http://isearch.babylon.com...' or other suspicious URLRemove Searchitnow.info from Mac OS XCick 'Go' and select 'Applications'Remove Searchitnow.info from Mac OS XClick on every malicious entry and select 'Move to Trash'Remove Searchitnow.info from Internet ExplorerClick on menu icon and select 'Manage add-ons'Remove Searchitnow.info from Internet ExplorerRight click on each of malicious entries and select 'Disable'Remove Searchitnow.info from Internet ExplorerDelete malicious URL, enter your desired domain name and click 'Apply' to save changesReset Internet ExplorerGo to 'Advanced' tab and click on 'Reset' button. Now select 'Delete personal settings' and click on 'Reset' button againRemove Searchitnow.info from Microsoft EdgeGo to Settings and select 'Choose what to clear'Remove Searchitnow.info from Microsoft EdgeSelect 'Clear' buttonRemove Searchitnow.info from Microsoft EdgeOpen the start menu and select 'Task Manager'Remove Searchitnow.info from Microsoft EdgeRight-click 'Microsoft Edge' and select 'Go to details'Remove Searchitnow.info from Microsoft EdgeSelect 'More details' if 'Go to details' option fails to show upRemove Searchitnow.info from Microsoft EdgeFind Microsoft Edge entries and select 'End Task'Remove Searchitnow.info from Microsoft EdgeGo to Microsoft Edge folder on your computer, right-click every entry and click 'Delete'Remove Searchitnow.info from Microsoft EdgeFind Windows PowerShell, right-click it and select 'Run as administrator'Remove Searchitnow.info from Microsoft EdgeCopy and paste a required command and press 'Enter'Remove Searchitnow.info from Mozilla FirefoxClick on menu icon and select 'Add-ons'Remove Searchitnow.info from Mozilla FirefoxSelect 'Extensions' and look for malicious entries. Click 'Remove' to get rid of each of themRemove Searchitnow.info from Mozilla FirefoxWhen in 'General' tab, delete malicious URL from 'Home Page' section or click on 'Restore to Default' button. Click 'OK' to save changesReset Mozilla FirefoxClick on menu icon and then on '?'. Select 'Troubleshooting Information'Reset Mozilla FirefoxClick on 'Reset Firefox' button for a couple of timesRemove Searchitnow.info from Google ChromeClick on menu icon. Select 'Tools' and 'Extensions'Remove Searchitnow.info from Google ChromeLook for malicious entries and delete each of them by clicking on the Trash bin iconRemove Searchitnow.info from Google ChromeAfter clicking on menu and 'Settings', select 'Set pages'Remove Searchitnow.info from Google ChromeClick 'X' to remove malicious URLsRemove Searchitnow.info from Google ChromeWhen in 'Settings', select 'Manage search engines...'Remove Searchitnow.info from Google ChromeClick 'X' to remove malicious URLsReset Google ChromeWhen in 'Settings', scroll down to 'Reset browser settings' button and click on itReset Google ChromeClick on 'Reset' button to complete your removalRemove Searchitnow.info from SafariClick on 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'Remove Searchitnow.info from SafariGo to 'Extensions' and uninstall malicious add-onsRemove Searchitnow.info from SafariWhen in 'General', delete malicious URL and enter your desired domain nameReset SafariClick on 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari...'Reset SafariSelect all options and click on 'Reset' button

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Moreover, Search It Now is created to display sponsored ads which generate revenue[2]. They look attractive and lure people into clicking on them. This leads to increase in profits for Searchitnow.info developers. It may seem completely legit, but those ads might redirect you to vague pages used to distribute malware and other high-risk computer infections.

Finally, we checked the Privacy Policy of the program, and found the following information about data collection:

In addition, we may share your information with a parent company, subsidiaries, joint ventures, or other companies under common control solely if and when applicable or necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We may share information, in the event of a corporate transaction (e.g. sale of a substantial part of our business, merger, consolidation or asset sale), provided however, that our affiliated companies or acquiring company will assume the rights and obligations as described in this Privacy Policy;

Therefore, by using Searchitnow.info services, you allow your private data to be transferred under certain circumstances. Please beware that such behavior might result in identity theft or stolen money.

Thus, we strongly recommend you to remove Searchitnow.info browser hijacker and protect your computer as well as yourself. You can do that by using a professional security software — Reimage — would be our top pick.

Searchitnow.info is not a secure search engine, as stated by Google Chrome.

Browser hijacker comes in one download/installation package together with free software

Researchers from Virusi.hr[3] warn that potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) such as Searchitnow are bundled with third-party applications. Therefore people unconsciously infiltrate it on their computer. You shouldn’t rush through the process and carefully monitor it.

Opt for Custom/Advanced settings since then you will be able to detect the hijacker and unmark all pre-selected optional components. If you would select Recommended/Quick settings, this step would be automatically skipped. Also, you should avoid clicking on ads because even accidental clicks might lead to the automatic installation of other malware.

Learn to uninstall Searchitnow.info virus from your PC

Do not try to eliminate the potentially unwanted program (PUP) by yourself. Our IT professionals have prepared detailed instructions which you can find at the end of this article. Use them to remove Searchitnow.info virus – they are easy and quick to use. Make sure to carefully follow them in order to avoid disrupting your computer’s performance.

However, we would recommend you to employ a reputable anti-malware system to save your time and possible problems. It is not easy to start a Searchitnow.info removal if you do not have necessary IT knowledge. Thus, download a security software and let it do the job for you.

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Get rid of Searchitnow.info from Windows systems

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You can remove Searchitnow.info virus by following the guidelines below:

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).

If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.

Uninstall Searchitnow.info and related programs
Here, look for Searchitnow.info or any other recently installed suspicious programs.

Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.

Remove Searchitnow.info from Windows shortcuts
Right click on the shortcut of Mozilla Firefox and select Properties.

Go to Shortcut tab and look at the Target field. Delete malicious URL that is related to your virus.

Repeat steps that are given above with all browsers' shortcuts, including Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Make sure you check all locations of these shortcuts, including Desktop, Start Menu and taskbar.

Get rid of Searchitnow.info from Safari

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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.

Here, select Extensions and look for Searchitnow.info or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.

Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Open your Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu section. Here, select Preferences as it was displayed previously and select General.

Here, look at the Homepage field. If it was altered by Searchitnow.info, remove unwanted link and enter the one that you want to use for your searches. Remember to include the "http://" before typing in the address of the page.

Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....

Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete Searchitnow.info removal process.